Sailor Soldier of Love and Justice

Ben had a bad day yesterday, so after work we went out for dinner. We returned to that lebanese restaurant that we liked. Last time we got a big sampler platter so this time we knew exactly what was best. We got a bunch of appetizers and split them - hummus, falafal, and grape leaves. I was a little sad that the bread was not as amazing as the first time. It was still good, but not amazing.

When we got home, we cuddled on the couch and watched community together. I had avoided the show because everyone on the internet was going, "omg!!!! this is the best show ever!!!!" which is an instant turn-off for me. I can't stand hype. But while the show isn't the best show ever, it is enjoyable.

After that, we went to bed. I had a sad nightmare. I dreamed I had just finished shopping at some little corner store and was about to walk home when a group of men offered to walk with me. I walked about two yards with them before deciding this was a Bad Situation and turned around to head back to the store and call a cab. But one of the guys grabbed me and made horrible scary threats to me if I fought back. So of course I fought back.

I woke up thrashing and kicking. None of this woke ben. I spent the next 10 minutes or so writing a happy ending to the dream because I read somewhere that you can reduce the frequency of nightmares by doing so. Something about how you train your brain to look for better outcomes.

Today is yet another day at work. Meh.

There is a campaign to get colbert to host a rally in DC. I think that would be awesome.

I think I am going to send him a plush bald eagle. (Right now I am very happy to have an employee discount.) I know that other people are sending geese, but why would colbert want a sign from canadian jesus? Everyone knows that american jesus sends signs to believers via bald eagle.

I will include the following note:
STEPHEN, THIS IS AMERICAN JESUS. PLEASE ATTEND THE 10/10/10 RALLY. DAD IS LOOKING FORWARD. ME BLESS.

Ben asked to watched Gargoyles with me, further proving he is the best husband ever. Gargoyles is my all time favorite show. I was obsessed with it as a child to a near-religious degree. Ben's request has made me very happy.

And I've discovered new things about the show that I didn't notice before! Like how the second half of season two is carved into the walls of a cave in season one. Neat!

We watched until really late last night. We have two disks left of season two, part one. Then we need to start watching the downloaded eps because disney stupidly refuses to release the rest of the series on dvd. I will not let ben watch the goliath chronicles because I love him. Well, the first ep he can watch. But after that, it's just a waste of his time.

Today we had a lazy day, then went out for conveyor belt sushi. They had really good selection today! And it all looked so pretty. I don't like sushi, but they had plenty of stuff I could eat too today. We picked a good day to go.

After lunch, we got cupcakes. I had red velvet and it was delicious.

When we got home, we took a nap. It was too hot to be alive. But thankfully it rained, so now it's in the comfortable mid 80s. Woo!

We watched Fantastic Planet in the evening, which was a bit strange but not all that bad. Ben and I were very aware of how american we are though because the first thing we noticed was that all the women were topless.

I should go to bed soon. Saaaad...

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Ben and I finished Dexter season 3 last night. We started it a ridiculously long time ago, then got distracted by annoying things like a wedding, but we are all finished up now.

( Like marrying a unicorn. )

Ben and I are watching Jem. She is truly outrageous.

Today my dog woke me up early as usual. We went on a long walk to enjoy the nice weather. Then I went back to sleep.

When I woke up again, I worked on my beach dress. It now looks like a very lacy bra.

The directions for the dress are maddeningly confusing. I am constantly doing over pieces because I misunderstood the instructions.

When ben woke up, we watched futurama movies 2 and 4. I liked 2 better than 4.

In the evening I got to cuddle with ben which is always nice. He makes me very happy.

Now we are watching the clone wars tv show, which is pretty terrible.

Some things are exploding at work. I think I am finally too dead to care. I decided not to worry about it and to just focus on the things I can deal with. Lots of work got done this morning that way. It was pleasant.

Yesterday was productive too. In the morning, I built a hairpin lace loom to make my pretty dress. It was pretty easy to do once I realized I could substitute the prongs with knitting needles. I designed it so it can go at small at 1 inch and as wide as 6 inches. The pattern calls for 5-6 inches, so that's about perfect for what I need.

After that, I practiced using the loom with junky yarn. I'm glad I did. It took some time to get used to the movement. Once I did get used to it though, it was very easy. I don't think this dress will be too hard at all.

When ben woke up, he helped me set up my grow lamp. Hopefully this will give my seeds a better chance at life. In the past, they have always gotten very stringy from lack of sun in the apartment, and then they'd fall over and die.

Lettuce is the first to go under the lamp, according to my handy grow chart. I planted about 16 seeds in 4 cups. I'll thin them out once they start growing. Tomatoes need to me started next weekend I think. And cucumbers a bit after that. Then I will have tasty fresh salads all summer. Hopefully.

In the afternoon, the verizon guy actually showed up. And totally pegged ben and I as geeks. Which is probably good cause we were then actually able to get what we wanted.

Noname fiercely barked at the guy until she was able to sniff his hand. Then it was like he had always been there. Some guard dog.

In the evening, we watched tv. Dexter, Dollhouse, Terminator, and H20 Just Add Water.

Ben's sleep schedule is all messed up, plus he wasn't feeling well, so we went to bed early. That was a bad idea though cause we woke up again at 1am. Yuck. I did eventually fall back asleep but it was hard.

Noname makes adorable noises when she dreams.

And now back to work. I am hungry. I didn't have time for breakfast this morning. And I forgot to pack a lunch. I have emergency breakfast at my desk, which I'm trying to save for lunch. Otherwise I'll just get hungry again. One more hour. I can do it.

ABC Commits To Fables TV Pilot

*squee*

Though the article mentions that NBC tried this once already and nothing came out of it...

Ben and I had a stupid fight but it is thankfully resolved. I really hate when we fight. Especially when it's over dumb misunderstandings.

Ben bought me rectangle pizzas, like what my grandma would make me during the summer. They are a comfort food for me.

Now we are watching star trek. This ep is about Abraham Lincoln.